The Ultimate Gift Guide for Wine Lovers

I find myself not wanting to open a bottle of Champagne very often since I will rarely finish is and hate for it to go to waste. No more! This Champagne Stopper is a game changer. It preserve the bubbles of the fizz so a Sunday Mimosa can include a toast to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

I loved using The Wine Check when we traveled to Italy! It’s a perfect tool for bringing wine home with you as checked luggage. What I like about the The Wine Check is that it’s foldable when the shipper box is removed, so it can easily fit inside your travel luggage, say on your way to wine country. Pop it out, insert a cardboard or Styrofoam insert wine shippers (12 bottle), which you can pick up at most wineries and voila. The Wine Check also features carrying handles and pull strap with wheels making it easier to use around the airport. You can buy it on Amazon or direct with Wine Check. (It $10-$50 less expensive if you buy direct…) And, if you choose to buy direct Carpe Travel readers can save more – 10% off their purchase – when using the code CARPETRAVEL at check out.

Experience the World of Red Wines with this Six-Bottle Set! Discover the heart and soul of the world’s top wine-producing regions through this handpicked collection of essential red varietals. These wines epitomize the unique grape varieties and terroirs of their respective regions. Perfect for hosting a tasting session, they’re a must-try for any wine enthusiast seeking bold and distinctive flavors. Share the gift of exceptional wine exploration!

Opening an advent calendar is always exciting – even more so when there’s a quarter-bottle of wine waiting behind each door. Order early so your wine lover can enjoy during the Advent season! Laithwaites Wines | Total Wine | WSJ Wines of the World

Watering plants has just gotten easier with the Modern Innovations Terracotta Self-Watering Stakes. This highly-effective self-irrigation system is created by using recycled wine bottles along with these amazing plant watering spikes making it very sustainable and eco-friendly. As the water begins to run out, just refill the wine bottles so that your plants stay hearty and robust.

Wine Food is a wine course in a cookbook for everyone who wants to learn about wine simply by drinking it. Here, natural wine bar and winery owner Dana Frank and wine-loving recipe writer Andrea Slonecker distill the basics—how to buy, how to store, how to taste—and deliver more than seventy-five instant-hit recipes inspired by delectable, affordable wines that go with them beautifully.

The Wine Hero is an excellent tool for traveling with wine in your checked luggage. Since this packs flat until you need it I end up keeping one in my carry-on at all times. Who knows when I might just HAVE to bring a bottle home with me… This bottle sleeve protector can’t be beat. It has a triple seal closure to ensure a completely spill and leak proof traveling experience.Best of all, it’s reusable, eco-friendly and can be used for not only wine but liquor, beer, olive oil and vinegar bottles.

Say hello to more fun in the pool! This is perfect for relaxing at the pool, beach or lake and is easy to pack for any vacay since it deflates and can be tucked into your carry-on.

I like my whites and rosé wine chilled, but sometimes it’s not in the cards. So, I turn to my stainless steel ice cubes to do the job. They chill the wine without changing the taste profile – adding water it, which traditional ice cubes will do – and they’re reusable. You can use these for more than wine too.

I personally love using these wine markers to note when we should open bottles of wine and/or when I got them. They’re also great for writing on wine glasses so people can keep up with their glasses. The ink in these writing pens is absolutely safe and food grade, and is easy to wash off with warm soap water.

SipCaddy is the only portable cupholder in the world that also holds wine glasses! Attach it to any smooth, nonporous surface for an instant drink butler for wine (or beer). I like to use mine in the bath…

There are so many options when it comes to decanters. I like Riedel as it’s a hand-made, fine crystal decanter in a classic design. In other words, it’s simple, well made and get the job done.

When I first saw the PortoVino Wine Bag I didn’t think I would ever use it BUT turns out there are so many times I found I could – concerts, the beach, parks, kids lacrosse practice – so I got one!  There are several styles of the PortoVino Wine Bag so make sure to check them out to see which best fits your needs. Regardless, they all offer the ability to  discretely carry two bottles of wine (or 1.5L of your favorite beverage) from a removable, easy to use bpa-free party pouch. Each PortoVino has a unique, patent-pending secret, zippered, insulated pocket that keeps your party pouch chilled for hours. Each bag features a designer flap on the back that hides a pouring spout until you are ready to use it. I personally use mine for work stuff too. It makes it easy to go from working at the coffee shop to sitting at the kids lacrosse practices.